VDI Client Install for PC: 32 & 64 Bit

BEFORE INSTALLING – A few assumptions are being made-

o You know how to use your computer. This includes how to adjust settings and

preferences, download and install software, and generally how to function on your

computer.

o Your computer is (generally speaking) a current model, with a current Operating

System. VDI will not install and run on some older operating systems. We also

assume it is a Windows or Apple operating system. As a campus, we do not

support Linux. There may be individuals at the Help Desk who are fluent in Linux

and able to help you, there may not be. If you are a remote student away from

campus, we have no support for your other operating system

o If you do not know how, or otherwise need assistance, and are in the Rexburg

area, please bring your computer to the Computer Help Desk in the McKay

building. If you are a remote student and not in the area, you will find it beneficial

to find a computer savy friend to walk through the install process with you. You

may call the Help Desk for assistance, but typically the call taker will make a

ticket and route it to an IT Engineer. However the logistics of location may limit

what we can do to help you.

First of all, you will want to know which system type your Windows version is. There are two

kinds, 64 bit and 32 bit. Most new computers are 64 bit, but it’s good to check. To find out, click on the

start button then right click “Computer,” and click “properties.” This will load a page of the basic

information about your computer. About half way down, it will show you your system type (32 or 64 bit

operating system). This information will be good to know for downloads here and in the future as

downloads are often specific to your system type.

Bring up a web browser and type the following in the URL: https://vdiview.byui.edu

Click, “View Client for Windows”

Scroll down on the next page that shows up. It should say “Download VMware Horizon Clients ” at the

top. .

Scroll down until you see the Horizon Client for Windows product downloads. Download either the 32

or 64 bit download

We will be doing the 64-bit download in this example. The 32-bit is the same process. Click download.

There should be a download process that either pops up or shows up near the bottom of your screen.

Click on it or let it run. It may ask you to save the file, do so and then run the download.

Click Next

Be sure to check the box to accept the license agreement

Next again

Your default server is: VDIView.byui.edu

Unless you are on a computer only you will use, leave the second box unchecked.

Click Next

And install. Click finish when done

You will need to restart after the install

Launch the client and double click on vdiview.byui.edu

Use your campus credentials to log in, then click on Laptop to launch the laptop software

And the image will connect to your campus Windows desktop.